Trends in DeFi and crypto: paving the road to the future of finance
Partner Content May 26, 2023 As automation continues to transform finance operations and blockchain technology becomes ever more advanced, the future of finance is emerging. By 2030, blockchain alone could contribute $1.7trn to the global economy, according to international professional services firm PwC. The World Bank observes a paradigm shift, driven by the rise of fintech, that is blurring the boundaries of financial services. Decentralized finance (DeFi), which promotes the use of peer-to-peer transactions over blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies are gaining traction in markets around the world. At the same time, customers and investors are demanding more sustainable ways of …
Bitcoin is ‘exponential gold,’ says Fidelity executive
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What is Shiba Inu and how does it work? A beginner’s guide to SHIB
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BlackRock’s Larry Fink says crypto will transcend any one currency
by Nathan Crooks THE BLOCK • JULY 14, 2023, 4:32PM EDT BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sang crypto’s praise again on Friday, just a week after he highlighted the role of bitcoin as a kind of “digitizing gold.” “It’s an international asset,” he said in an interview with CNBC, referring to crypto on broad terms. “It has a differentiating value versus other asset classes, but more importantly, because it’s so international, it’s going to transcend any one currency.” “If you just look at the value of our dollar, how it depreciated the past two months and how much it appreciated over the last five years, …
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink sees bitcoin as ‘digitizing gold’
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Top technology investment trends to watch in 2023
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1 Billion Cryptocurrency Users in a Decade, Predicts Coinbase CEO
Author: Dimitar Dzhondzhorov May 3, 2022 @ 07:41 Brian Armstrong – CEO and Co-Founder of Coinbase – predicted a substantial increase in the number of individuals involved in the crypto universe in the next 10-20 years. In fact, he believes that the one billion mark is not out of the question. 5 Times Increase in 10-20 Years Despite the rather grim condition of the crypto market since the start of 2022, Armstong remains bullish on its future development. At a recent conference, he forecasted that within a decade, one billion people will have jumped into the digital asset ecosystem: “My guess is that …
Over 50% of Americans Believe Crypto Will Be The Future of Finance (Survey)
Author: Dimitar Dzhondzhorov Apr 2, 2022 @ 08:36 According to a recent poll conducted by StarkWare, 53% of the participants see cryptocurrencies as the “future of finance.” Unsurprisingly, young people (between 25 and 34 years old) are more bullish on the matter, as 68% believe in this concept. Crypto’s Integration Among Americans: The Latest Figures The blockchain-based entity – StarkWare – questioned 2,000 American adults of all ages to determine their viewpoint on the world of crypto and its future development. Per the results, 53% think the asset class represents the “future of finance.” Among the 25 to 34 age group, this percentage …
Most Crypto Users Believe Cryptocurrency Payments Will Become a Standard, Paysafe Study Reveals
Author: Felix Mollen Jan 12, 2022 @ 01:28 60% of cryptocurrency enthusiasts believe tokens will be widely accepted in eCommerce. 54% think they will overtake the financial system as we know it. The use of cryptocurrencies has grown considerably over the past year, as more people fall down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. According to a study by payment processor PaySafe, most cryptocurrency enthusiasts are willing to put their money where their mouth is and get paid in cryptocurrencies, ditching fiat once and for all. The report “Inside the crypto community: Plotting the journey to mass adoption” was published on January 11, …